Environment and Ecology

Environmental conservation and sustainability, respecting ecological integrity and limits

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This section relates to initiatives that promote the principles of ecological integrity and limits. These are initiatives which envision models of decentralized conservation of land, water and biodiversity, based on a respect for both local and modern knowledge, and considering environment as an integral part of life and work. It also highlight attempts at linking livelihoods to ecological regeneration and restoration at local and landscape level. It will feature innovative attempts to deal with problems of pollution and waste. Overall, this section will try to work towards an understanding of the ecosystem which includes sociological, historical and geographical considerations while deciding on the path that local urban/ rural communities and the larger society take towards well-being.

“We Fought For The Right to Our Land and Forests with a Handful of Rice”: An Interview with Anna Kujur

We went from village to village to create awareness among the people to enable them to assert their rights over their land and forest.

Lessons on coexistence with the environment from two tribal districts in Odisha

Over 60 varieties of crops, including paddy, millets, legumes, leaves, tubers and vegetables are grown during a season in a phased manner

Ecovillages – A Silent Development Revolution in South Odisha

In recent years, the importance of sustainability has been recognized in the sectors of agriculture and development with the UN,…

देसी बीजों की खेती ने भूख से बचाया (in Hindi)

तालाबंदी के कारण जब बाजार बंद थे, रोजगार और पैसों का अभाव था, तब उनको पौष्टिक अनाज व सब्जी बाड़ी से सब्जियां की कमी नहीं हुई।

Community participation in conservation of Loktak Lake of Manipur

Members of CSOs re-introduced aquatic and semi-aquatic plants for food, for earning, and for revitalizing the ecosystem of the lake.

The great Indian bustard has a new ally: its human neighbours

Safeguarding the habitat and building local support would ensure that birds can thrive in their natural environment

Out of the Woods: How the FRA Is Helping a Village in Maharashtra During the COVID Crisis

How did the Panchayat achieve such financial and political independence and empowerment?

How Forest Rights Made This Maharashtra Village ‘Atmanirbhar’

In times of crisis forest rights allow communities to move forward in self-sustenance while protecting and conserving their forests...

An Art-storm for the Northeast Forests

Students of Northeast India stage huge protests against environmental clearances given during lockdown, with a deluge of artwork on social media.